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General Dynamics Electric Boat

Pipefitter

General Dynamics Electric Boat, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, us, 02852


Pipefitter

Requisition ID

2024-13400

Location

US-RI-North Kingstown

Seat Location

EB Quonset Point Facility

Trade

Building Trades

Shift

1st, 2nd, 3rd

Security Clearance Required

Approved Background Check

Number of Openings

25

Overview

Do you have experience and/or training in pipefitting, plumbing, or HVAC? Are you seeking a career path with extensive growth opportunities?Apply today

and join the team at Electric Boat, where we take pride in building the worlds' most advanced submarines!Some of the

Benefits

we provide to you include:Paid Training

Medical, Dental, VisionPrescription coverage401K planPaid vacation and holidaysShift Differential for 2nd and 3rd shiftHealth and Wellness ProgramsCommuter/Van Services/RiptaTuition Reimbursement ProgramSafety Boot Reimbursement ProgramProfessional Development and Advancement OpportunitiesPipefitter Responsibilities:Fabricate and install the piping systems that will carry the ship's liquids and gasses at various pressures. Pipefitters use measurement, fit-up bending, and installation skills and techniques to comply with tight tolerances. Familiarity with pipe bending requirements, bolting and welding pipe hangers to support systems & pipe detail fabrication is helpful. Duties include:Pipe fit-up which may involve welded joints, silver brazed joints or mechanically fastened jointsWorking with very small tubing to very large diameter pipingWorking with various systems including hydraulic, lube oil, high and low pressure air, high and low pressure steam, sea water, chilled water, and potable waterGrooming systems to prepare for Company, Navy and Government inspectionsCutting pipe using saws and pipe cutters and fit pipe using consumable insertsCleaning and maintaining cleanliness of piping componentsThis position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.Qualifications

Required:High school diploma or equivalent2 plus year of relevant work experience or 6 plus months relevant formal trainingAvailable to work all shiftsAbility to work at heights, confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions as requiredIndividuals are required to possess their own basic hand toolsPreferred:Ability to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints, diagrams, and perform basic layout functionsPipefitting, plumbing, HVAC experience or trainingExperience working in the construction industry or a manufacturing environmentMetal fabrication experience and military shipbuilding experienceVocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programsRelated Military/Navy experienceSkills

Strong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily

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